Ireland

Joseph Parry, composer of the Welsh Opera Blodwen, died

Leon Ó Broin, writer and public servant, is born in Dublin

León Ó Broin (10 November 1902 – 26 February 1990) was an Irish civil servant, known as a writer and playwright. He wrote many plays, stories and historical works in both Irish and English.

Edinburghs Balmoral Hotel opened its doors for the first time.

James Dillon, politician and Fine Gael leader is born in Dublin

Jimmy Kennedy, born

James Kennedy OBE (20 July 1902 – 6 April 1984), was an Irish songwriter,[1] predominantly a lyricist, putting words to existing music such as “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” and “My Prayer”, or co-writing with the composers Michael Carr, Wilhelm Grosz (who sometimes used the pen name, Hugh Williams), and Nat Simon, among others.

Disaster at English-Scottish football match at Ibrox Stadium when part of the flooring collapsed, killing 20, and injuring 200.

The 1902 Ibrox disaster was the collapse of a stand at Ibrox Park (now Ibrox Stadium) in Govan (now part of Glasgow), Scotland. The incident led to the deaths of 25 supporters and injuries to 500 more during an international association football match between Scotland and England on 5 April 1902 as part of the 1901–02 British Home Championship.

Premiere of Yeats 'Cathleen ni Houlihan' starring Maud Gonne

Cathleen ni Houlihan is a one-act play written by William Butler Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1902. It was first performed on 2 April of that year and first published in the October number of Samhain. Lady Gregory wrote the naturalistic peasant dialogue of the Gillane family, while Yeats wrote Cathleen Ni Houlihan’s dialogue.

The Irish Association of Women Graduates and Candidate-Graduates, is launched

The Irish Association of Women Graduates and Candidate-Graduates, known today as the Irish Federation of University Women (IFUW), was established to promote higher education for women, advocate for women’s rights, and provide a network of support among female graduates in Ireland. While the exact date of the organization’s launch isn’t specified here, its foundations trace back to the early 20th century, a period marked by significant movements for women’s rights and education globally.

Ancient Order of Hibernians is revived at unity council

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH; Irish: Ord Ársa na nÉireannach) is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be male, Catholic, and either born in Ireland or of Irish descent. Its largest membership is now in the United States, where it was founded in New York City in 1836.

Birth of singer Delia Murphy in Ardroe, Claremorris, Co. Mayo